Working as an intern, typically a student or recent graduate gaining experience in a profession with little or no pay.
From 'intern,' which comes from French 'interne,' from Latin 'internus' (internal). Originally referred to someone who worked internally within an organization.
Internships are a modern invention (popular since the 1960s), but the word 'intern' comes from 'internal'—originally meaning people who worked inside an organization but haven't yet become official members!
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